Parkinson Cowan SIG 531, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...SIG 531 Operating and Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...y will have a smiling face by it A sad face shows something is wrong RATING PLATE This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the top oven cavity door Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models Where applicable Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee 2 S I G 5 3 1 Intr...

Page 3: ... electronic timer 22 Slow cooking 26 Care and cleaning 28 Installing the appliance 35 General information 37 What is wrong and why 39 Servicing 41 Installation Instructions 43 Technical Data 44 Safety requirements ventilation 45 Location of appliance 46 Installation 47 Testing 49 S I G 5 3 1 3 Contents Contents Page ...

Page 4: ...se the flame to spread Please note If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all the hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly See page 29 for more information S I G 5 3 1 4 For your safety If you close the lid of the appliance while any of the hotplate burners are lit the gas will go out This is because it would be dangerous if t...

Page 5: ...t pressed immediately a build up of gas may cause the flame to spread Second oven To light 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to left to gas mark 1 and press the ignition button immediately When the burner has lit release the button There will only be small flames at first 3 Now turn the control knob to the gas mark you want 4 Wait until the burner is showing large flames ...

Page 6: ...wer failure such as a power cut you cannot use the main oven You can use the second oven To turn off any burner 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position This is shown by a large dot Oven light The main oven light will come on when the oven burner is alight If you need to replace the oven light bulb follow the instructions given on page 38 S I G 5 3 1 6 For your safety When you ar...

Page 7: ... When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance Heat control The grill control has two heat settings The control knob turns to the right from OFF to LOW and then to HIGH Use the high setting for fast cooking such as toast Use the low setting to cook thicker food such as chicken after you have browned it on t...

Page 8: ...ll second oven When you are not using the grill you should remove the handle and store the pan on the shelf in the grill Turn the grill burner off before you store the pan Remember that the pan will get hot when you are using the main oven You can use the grill compartment to warm plates when you are using the main oven Preheating You don t usually need to preheat the grill You may wish to preheat...

Page 9: ...sure the handle is correctly located It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill To remove the handle slide the handle to the right and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill pan Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local...

Page 10: ... can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings These are shown as a large and a small flame symbol Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different types of cooking Largest burner Rapid use a large pan for food such as chips Medium burners Normal use for everyday cooking Small burner Simmer use for simmering food such as soups and stews The la...

Page 11: ...fire leave it where it is and turn off all controls Place a damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames Never put water on the fire Leave the pan to cool for 30 minutes If you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat base as it will stand stable on the pan supports If you use a round based Wok with a collar support the collar must be of the open wire work type A closed collar ...

Page 12: ...overfill pans 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan for example potatoes and carrots 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces This way they will cook more quickly 6 A pressure cooker will save time and energy S I G 5 3 1 12 The hotplate ...

Page 13: ...oking time Preheating You do not need to preheat the main or second oven for casseroling and so on Preheat the ovens for baking or when you are cooking sensitive food such as Yorkshire puddings soufflés and yeast mixtures When you are cooking or reheating frozen or chilled food read the instructions on the packaging When you are using the second oven to reheat food you should preheat the oven to g...

Page 14: ...overhangs the burner flames For the best results from the main oven we recommend that you use a baking tray which is 310mm 12 square If you use a tray or tin which is larger than this you may need to turn it around during cooking The size of tray which should be used in the second oven should not be bigger than 310mm x 230mm 12 x 9 Place the longest side parallel with the door Place single dishes ...

Page 15: ...utes for each 1 2kg 1lb When cooking large items such as turkeys the use of foil may be required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest of the bird is fully cooked Condensation Condensation may form on the appliance This is quite normal and nothing to worry about The condensation forms when heat and moisture are present for example during cooking Whenever possible try to make sure that...

Page 16: ...he dishes in the centre of the shelf You can change the gas marks and cooking times to suit your own tastes It is important to check that food is piping hot before serving If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 4 Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per ...

Page 17: ...roughly thaw frozen joints before cooking them The times given above are for open roasting in a preheated oven If you cover the food with foil or a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding large individual 7 7 2 2 25 30 mins 15 25 mins Cakes Christmas Cake 8 2 4 4 5 hours Rich fruit 180mm 7 205 mm 8 Madeira 180 mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm 7 205 mm 8 2 ...

Page 18: ...ce on baking tray Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs approx 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Yeast mixtures Bread 0 45 kg 1lb loaves 0 90 kg 2 lb loaves Rolls and buns 8 8 8 3 3 2 30 40 mins 30 40 mins 10 20 mins Note When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at Gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an...

Page 19: ...rving If you are using both ovens at the same time you may need to adjust the cooking times Food Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Roasting meat Beef 5 Shelf on base Rare Medium Well Done 20 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Lamb 5 Shelf on base Medium Well Done 25 mins per kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 mins per kg 1lb and 30 mins Pork...

Page 20: ...r a lid allow an extra 10 15 minutes for each kg 1lb Yorkshire pudding individual 7 2 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas Cake 7 2 Shelf 3 4 hours Rich fruit 180mm 7 Madeira 180mm 7 Small cakes Scones Victoria Sandwich 180mm 7 2 4 5 7 4 on base 2 2 2 2 2 hours 1 hour 15 25 mins 8 12 mins 20 30 mins Pastries Plate tart shortcrust Fruit pie shortcrust Mince pies flan pastry 6 6 5 2 2 2 25 35 mins 25 35 mins ...

Page 21: ...time Puddings Milk pudding Baked sponge pudding Baked custard 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 hrs approx 45 60 mins 50 60 mins Note You must soak dried beans then boil them in an open pan for 15 minutes before you add them to any dish S I G 5 3 1 21 Oven cooking chart ...

Page 22: ...b to Manual then turn to Time Setting Set the correct time by turning and holding the setting knob clockwise Adjust the time by turning the setting knob in either direction Turn the selector knob back to Manual To use the countdown Turn the selector knob to Countdown Turn the setting knob clockwise until the display shows the time you want The bell symbol will be showing and this will stay lit up ...

Page 23: ... you have entered the timed period into the display Automatic control Important You can only use the automatic control for the main oven When you use the automatic controls for the first time it s probably best to choose a time when you are at home That way you can check to make sure you ve set everything correctly and you ll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future Setti...

Page 24: ...ext day 5 Set to automatic Turn the selector knob to Automatic 6 Turn on the oven control Turn the oven control to mark 9 then to the gas mark you want The time shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic controls when the time is 9 00 am the food is to be cooked for 2 hours and the food is needed at 6 00 pm 1800 hours The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself ...

Page 25: ...hes which require approximately the same cooking time Slight variations may be allowed by i placing foods in larger or smaller containers ii using more or less liquid iii cutting fruit or vegetables into larger or smaller pieces This will give longer or shorter cooking times respectively Further temperature adjustments can be made by placing the foods higher or lower in the oven as the top of the ...

Page 26: ...g out You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown Food preparation slow cooking Joints of meat and poultry l Do not cook meat joints over 2 7kg 6lb l Do not cook poultry over 2kg 4lb 8oz l Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above l Cook stuffing separately l Cook for a minimum of 6 hours l Joints of pork must only be cooked if you can ensure by using a me...

Page 27: ...the pudding in the usual way l Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6 then reduce to the slow cook setting General points for slow cooking Frozen foods Thaw thoroughly before cooking Thickening Toss meat in flour for casseroles Alternatively blend cornflour with water and add at the end of cooking Flavouring Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation Adjust at the end of the cooking time...

Page 28: ...water whilst they are very hot as this may damage the finish of the parts Cleaning the brass plated handles and control knobs Where applicable Do not remove the control knobs from the appliance as damage may occur It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water and a soft cloth is used for cleaning the door handles and control knobs ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE BRASS PLATED FINI...

Page 29: ...inium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan supports Clean the pan supports regularly to remove the marks using a mild abrasive like Cif with a soft scourer For more stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad such as Brillo After cleaning the appliance parts dry them thoroughly before you put them back When replacing hotplate burner parts 1 Crown to body Do not try to force the ...

Page 30: ...g mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the grill shelf using hot soapy water Mild abrasives can be used if necessary The grill and oven furniture Clean the grill and oven furniture frequently using hot soapy water After use you can soak the grill pan for a few minutes and then clean it using mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as Brillo Clean the shelf grill pan grid and h...

Page 31: ...er Do not put dishes too high in the oven If you do they may stick to the oven roof Cover your roasting tins with foil This will prevent fat splashing Use a roasting tin which is just large enough for the meat and potatoes This will help to reduce fat splashing Dry any vegetables that you are going to roast If they are wet there will be more fat splashing Follow the oven cleaning cycle regularly 3...

Page 32: ... minutes 3 Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean Some staining will remain Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish You can replace the oven roof if you need to You may order this from your supplier When you are ordering quote part number 359001018 General Clean the base of the oven the oven s...

Page 33: ...taining will remain Do not use any cleaning agents or scrapers on the inside of the oven Do not wash the special finish General Clean the base of the oven the oven shelf and the oven door while they are still slightly warm This way you can easily remove any splashes and spills Wipe the base with a cloth that has been wrung out in hot soapy water You may use mild abrasives 33 S I G 5 3 1 Care and c...

Page 34: ...ng both hands gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you Lift it slightly to disengage the locators at the bottom of the door 5 Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water and mild abrasives such as Cif DO NOT try to clean the foil which is inside the door The foil is there to keep the door cool if it is damaged it will not work 6 Replace the glass by holding it in both hands and ...

Page 35: ... should check the rating plate Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted For your safety The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance ...

Page 36: ...atch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away l If a cooker hood is fitted check the cooker hood installation instructions l We recommend that cabinets fitted next to or above the appliance meet British Standards Your installer will give you advice if you are not sure Appliance dimensions Height to hotplate 900mm 920m...

Page 37: ... with a 3 amp fuse which has been ASTA approved to BS 1362 Do not use the plug until you have put the fuse cover back on If the fuse cover is lost you can get a replacement from an electrical retailer The correct replacement can be identified by marking or colour coding If you cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard if it is inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the...

Page 38: ...r installer Replacing the oven light bulb You need a 25 Watt small Edison screw with a temperature rating of T300 l Make sure the oven is cool before you replace a bulb l Unplug the appliance l Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves l Place palm of hand at top of lens flat against oven side Use fingers to lever lens away from housing l Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left l Fit a new...

Page 39: ...taller If the appliance will not light because there is an electrical power failure such as a power cut you cannot use the main oven All other burners may be lit with a match l Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply You can do this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central heating or gas fire are working Problem Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check l ...

Page 40: ...not a fault with the electrical supply Check this by pressing the ignition button If you cannot hear sparking there is probably a fault l First check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it if that works renew the fuse in the plug Use a 3 amp fuse If the fuse blows again this indicates that there is a fault on the appliance Do not use a fuse with a higher rating than 3 amps Do ...

Page 41: ...d should telephone 01 4090755 Before you call an engineer check through the information under the heading What is wrong and why When you report a problem try to describe the nature of the fault Always give your appliance s full name model and serial number Make a note of this information in this space Name Model Number Serial Number P N C Number 41 S I G 5 3 1 In guarantee customers should ensure ...

Page 42: ...r training purposes The Gas Consumers Council The Gas Consumers Council GCC is an independent organisation which protects the interests of gas users If you need advice you will find the telephone number in your local telephone directory under Gas 42 S I G 5 3 1 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent qualified person Do not try to repair or alter modify the appliance yo...

Page 43: ...wn in the diagram 43 For your safety Where applicable Natural Gas and L P Gas versions of this appliance are available Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and or serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation and Use Regulations Current Editions ...

Page 44: ...wall 5mm spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel CONNECTIONS Gas Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level Rc B S P female Electric 230V 240V 50 Hz mains 3 core cable is supplied with an integral moulded plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse GRILL Natural Gas L P Gas Heat Input 2 7kW 9215 Btu h 2 45kW 176 g h Injector Marking 121 078 HOTPLATE Natural Gas R H F R H R L H R L H F Heat Input 1 ...

Page 45: ...and connected in accordance with the current installation regulations Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 Current Edition All rooms require an openable window or equivalent and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well For room volumes up to 5m an ...

Page 46: ...liance but less than 400mm above the hotplate then a minimum space of 100mm must be maintained between the sides of the unit and the appliance see Fig 1b Curtains must not be fitted immediately behind the appliance or within 150mm of the sides of the hotplate If fitted next to or between two base units a minimum space of 1mm must be left between each unit and the sides of the appliance The levelli...

Page 47: ...ments Page 45 These instructions should be read in conjunction with the leaflet packed with the stability bracket 1 Place the appliance in its intended position and level appliance 2 Mark off 300mm from the left hand side of the appliance as shown in dimension A Fig 2a This is the centre line of the fixing bracket 3 Draw a line 100mm from the front edge of the levelling feet see Fig 2a and remove ...

Page 48: ... DO NOT EARTH THIS APPLIANCE TO THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING This appliance must be connected to 230V 240V A C 50Hz supply It is supplied with 2 metres of 5 amp 3 core cable incorporating a moulded 13 amp plug fitted with a 3 amp fuse which can be plugged directly into the nearest suitable socket Ensure the plug is accessible to the user If this is not long enough the supply cable can be replaced totally...

Page 49: ...lst easing it forward and taking care not to strain the F S D phial 2 Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector 3 Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the appropriate burner The pressure should be either i For Natural Gas 20mbar ii For LP GasThe pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use on propane 4 Turn off ...

Page 50: ... rate at first to the oven burner which is the flame supervision device F S D by pass rate 4 When the F S D phial has heated up it opens the F S D valve and the main gas stream flows to the burner 5 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 6 Set the oven thermostat to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after about 10 minutes the flame has reduced i...

Page 51: ...er 4 After 1 minute check that the flame covers the full width of the burner and is stable 5 Set the oven control to Mk 2 close the oven door and check that after approx 10 minutes the flame size has reduced 6 Turn off the control knob and check that the oven flames go out 14 CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN LIGHT Turn the main oven thermostat knob full on and check that the main oven light is operative Tur...

Page 52: ...52 N O T E S ...

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Page 54: ...54 N O T E S SIG 531 311478510 ...

Page 55: ...PTION 2 Main Oven shelves 1 Guarantee card 1 Grill pan grid small wire 311419801 1 Grill pan small DIP 311409401 1 Detachable grill pan handle 311468100 1 Meat tin enamel 311409401 1 Grill second oven shelf 4 Burner crowns 4 Burner caps 2 Pan supports large Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 31...

Page 56: ... Part Number Burner Cap Rapid Burner Cap Normal Burner Cap Simmer Burner Crown Rapid N G Burner Crown Rapid L P G Burner Crown Normal Burner Crown Simmer Pan Support 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 354000610 354000609 354000608 359039100 337000302 337000402 337000502 359033302 NOTE Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product PARKINSON COWAN 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUGH...